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How the Race was Won

Escape Collective
Tadej Pogacar
UAE Team Emirates
Tour De France
Vuelta a España
Primoz Roglic
Remco Evenepoel
Ben O'connor
Giro D'italia
Jonas Vingegaard
Visma
Tadej Pogačar
Wout Van Aert
Sepp Kuss
Cycling
Tom Pidcock
Tirreno-Adriatico
Milan-San Remo
Mathieu Van Der Poel
Strade Bianche
Eddie Dunbar

How the Race was Won is back for 2025. This year, we have evolved from being solely a podcast to being a post-race video show that you can watch live over on YouTube, although of course you can still just listen to the show in podcast form if you'd prefer. In any case, we will once again be bringing you the same analysis you love, taking a closer look into the key moments of key races and the how ... more

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Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action from stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action after stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action after stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down all the action from the men's race at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

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Recent Guests

Caley Fretz
Editor in chief at Escape Collective
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Episode: Debating Milan-San Remo

Hosts

Dane Cash
Host with recurring role analyzing race strategy and outcomes; affiliated with Escape Collective
Cosmo Catalano
Bike racing analyst providing tactical breakdowns and race analysis across episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Cosmo is kinda mean

    It’s hard for me to write this, but ultimately hope it helps the show in the long run.

    I’ve always LOVED Cosmo’s How The Race Was Won vids on YouTube, and was stoked to see them popping back up in recent years, so naturally wound up here.

    But holy smokes, in this longer format he keeps interrupting his co-host, and several times an episode sounds condescending and annoyed.

    Climb down off the pedestal, we’re all equals here.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JoeR2
    United States11 days ago
  • Great presentation

    You guys put in a great show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuperGlideFX-E
    United States10 months ago
  • The best

    The best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helgi Hundingsbane
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cycling racing reviews.

    Great insight into how many of the top pro cycling races played out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamie2341
    Irelanda year ago
  • Fantastic race insight

    Fantastic race insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    colbylaw
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Host chemistry is engaging and usually on-point for enthusiasts and sponsors alike
Insightful tactical breakdowns that translate race moments into wins and strategy
Listener feedback highlights valuable breakdowns and practical takeaways for teams
Crisp, data-driven analysis with strong race-day context
A few listeners wish for more visual/video content and consistent after-dark segments

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Talking Points

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Debating Milan-San Remo
Q: Caley, why am I wrong? Tell me why I'm wrong.
The argument hinges on whether UAE's tactics are flawed or if it's an execution issue; Caley disagrees with the notion that Pogacar cannot win Milan-San Remo.
Paris-Roubaix and a bit of the Basque Country too
Q: What could the other teams have done differently?
They could have been more aggressively positioned and taken more risks to counteract Alpecin de Kooning's early race dominance.
ITTs and Q&As
Q: What are the implications for Remco Evenepoel regarding future Tour de France competitiveness?
To effectively contest the Tour de France, Evenepoel may need to improve his climbing in the high mountains and ensure he maintains his proficiency in time trials without sacrificing his overall versatility.
ITTs and Q&As
Q: What were some key takeaways from the men's and women's time trials?
The men's event revealed Remco Evenepoel's dominance, overcoming tough conditions, while the women's race showcased Grace Brown's standout performance despite the adversity of rainier weather.
Mountains, mountains, and more mountains at the Vuelta
Q: What was your take on Enric Maas and his chances for the overall?
It's a big gap, right? He would need to drop Roglic and keep him behind, which he hasn't been able to do yet.

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What is How the Race was Won about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive cycling analysis show focusing on pro races, tactics, and race-day decision-making. Episodes routinely dissect grand tours and one-day classics, highlighting team roles, breakaways, wind and terrain dynamics, and late-race pivots. The hosts bring crisp breakdowns of strategy, with a balance of technical insight and accessible race narration, often calling out how teams position riders, how payouts from key climbs unfold, and what this signals for the season.

A standout aspect is the chemistry between the co-hosts, delivering quick, pointed takes and compact, minute-long breakdowns that feel both rigorous and approachable. Regular coverage across major races and recurring segments (including after-dark discussions for members) m... more

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